The Smarter Balanced assessment system provides educators standards-aligned tools and resources to support teaching and learning. It includes a comprehensive suite of standards-aligned interim assessments and a summative assessment, as well as integrated instructional resources.
Smarter Balanced Interim Assessments (Grades 3-8)
The Smarter Balanced Interim are available for students in grades 3-8 for both ELA and Mathematics. Interim Comprehensive Assessments (ICAs) and Interim Assessment Blocks (IABs) are both offered as assessment options. Interim assessments are administered online and use the same delivery software as the M-STEP. Educators have the flexibility to re-administer interims any number of times.
Early Literacy and Mathematics Benchmark Assessments (Grades K-2)
The Early Literacy and Mathematics Benchmark Assessments for grades K-2 are fully aligned to Michigan's Academic Standards and may be used as one measure of student growth. The assessments were developed in cooperation with Michigan Educators beginning with item writing and continuing through field-test data review. The benchmark assessments currently offered by Michigan are for students in Kindergarten, first grade and second grade in both English language arts (ELA) and mathematics.
Vendor/Sponsor/Owner: https://www.datarecognitioncorp.com/
Contact:
Christi Linton, 301-865-9859
Ryan Nelson, 763-268-2361
Documentation Links:
Smarter Balanced Interim Assessments Link: https://drcsmarterinterim.com/
Early Literacy and Mathematics Benchmark Assessments Link: https://www.michigan.gov/earlylitandmath
Integration Steps:
Step 1: Login to MiDataHub by navigating to https://launchpad.midatahub.org/ , select your district from the list, and login either using your local districts credentials (if federated to the SSO) or your MiDataHub Login (not federated to the SSO)
Step 2: Navigate to your districts MiDataHub cockpit
Step 3: Scroll to the API Integrations section (bottom right corner of screen) and click on the Add Integration link:
Step 4: Create the API using the selections below:
- System Type: Assessment System
- Vendor: Data Recognition Corp
- System: DRC Smarter Balanced Assessments – V1
- Profile: Assessment
- Allow Viewing of Credentials in Management Portal: Must be check so vendor can see your credentials for accessing data.
- Click Submit when these selections are made
*** API will need to be completed by a Technical Contact in your districts MiDataHub cockpit.